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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1952
Page
5
A garbled Bath society page mentions Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Kerr visiting Bath for a convention and other locals such as Mrs. Alice Stiackford and Gove family connections. It notes transitions to South America and references to medical checks for Paul Wilson and summer activities at Brig ham Cove.
Mr. Williams of Buick Co. of Michigan plans a trip while Mr. Marriner is on vacation from Bath Iron Works. They expect to return August 14.
Chief of Police Frank L. Mori y resumed duties Friday for his annual vacation. Mr and Moriarty and daughter ran SO to their home here ay after a two weeks trip to Quebec City Montreal Albany Jersey City Norwalk Hartford Rockville and New Hampshire where they rode through the White ins.
Mrs. Donald Hinds has returned to her home from Memorial Hospital where she underwent a surgical procedure.
Edward Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Paul B Wilson of Bedford entered Miles Memorial hospital in Damariscotta Friday for a mastoid operation which was performed Saturday He will enter Morse High School in September and is listed as a patient and student from the town.
J Edward Drake, previously critically ill at Bath Memorial Hospital for two weeks, shows marked improvement in condition.
Miss Barbara Ross of High t visits Mr and Mrs Walter Wilhelm in Evans ton Illinois returning home Sunday after a stay with the former Martha Cahill of Bath.
Mrs Robert Charles and her children from St Louis Missouri wed Thursday away from home at ex Gov Sumner Sewall and his wife’s Small Point summer residence. In August she will be joined by Mr Charles.
Mr and Mrs Fred Ainsmeth of and Mrs Wil son Rainey of Phippsburg are cited in a fragmentary notice likely detailing a family or social event. The text lacks full context or action.
Local race centers on candidate Mabel Ee seeking election in the ward fight. Opponents and party alignments are discussed as residents vote for council representation.
Kenneth Radley Jr of UAE stationed at Camp Lockbourne Ohio and his wife Mrs Radley plan a ten day furlough with their relatives and friends.
A partial OCR snippet mentions Kanelle, her son, and the Gorin family with sisters Newport and Pittsfield, indicating a deteriorated local notice fragment.
A missing mariner returns to his home port with family awaiting details. Officials confirm safe voyage completion and his recovery from the sea incident.
Mr and Mrs Burke announce the birth of daughter Suzanne Burke Jr in a brief family ceremony. The couple also acknowledges their pride and extended relatives attending. This notice highlights a new addition to the Burke household.
Raymond Smith and Reginald Soucier will spend the week at the Smith cottage in Liberty. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have a busy season and are enjoying time with Mrs. Smith's daughter Mrs. Soucier and granddaughter Carlene. They are employed at Bath Iron Works.
Van Perkins has returned to his home at 112 Front after spending a week as a patient at a memorial hospital. The return marks the end of his short hospital stay and his recovery proceeds at home.
Miss Georgiana McFadden daughter of Mr and Mrs R Clinton McFadden of 21 North Street assists at the family drug store for the summer. She will enter Trinity College Washington D C as a sophomore in the fall semester beginning September.
Mrs Thomas B Casey of Ashland Pennsylvania is visiting her daughter and husband Ralph Hutchins on Park Street.
Mrs Jack Merrill and her sons John and Woodbury of California arrived to visit Mrs Ellen Merrill on Bath Street. They recently came from Sanford where they stayed with Mrs Merrill's parents.
Van Perkins of Front Street is listed as a surgical patient at Memorial Hospital. He works in the Hull Drafting Room at Bath Iron Works.
Mrs. William J. Cavanaugh Jr. and son William JH of Brooklyn are spending the summer with Mrs. Cavanaugh’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester H. McNeill of 651 Middle Street. Mr. Cavanaugh visited over the Fourth and weekend and has returned to work in Brooklyn. Mrs. Lucy Cutting of Dro more is employed in the garment room of Senter's Inc.
Mr and Mrs Carl D Cornish of 11 Marshall Street entertained at home for Mrs C P Trufant on her seventy sixth birthday. Bath relatives attended along with Mr and Mrs David R Furbish and daughter Penelope of Topsham.
Mrs. Walter Morse has returned to her home in Winnegance after a visit in Wiscasset with Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Lermond.
Mrs. Charles H. Cahill Mrs. Owen J. Ledyard and Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Mitchell have returned to their homes after a day at Poke Wood where they attended the play Ramshackle Inn.
The report notes Mrs. Peg Ng of Ellsworth Chandler of Sas anhod Bluffs Woolwich is a patient at Memorial hospital. Friends will be glad to hear her condition has improved and she may receive calls and visits.
Mr and Mrs Marshall Dee and son David of Annapolis were visitors of Mrs Decker's mother William Wallace of Summer Street. The snippet records social visit details from a local household.
Mrs Howard Nash aged 62 of 38 Ed ward street is listed as a patient at Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston for medical treatment.
Mrs Warren M Olnéy Jr of 728 Washington Street and Mrs Jerry B Byrd of 42 Court Street host Miss Sylvia P Toémés of Havelton Pa as their house guest.
Fragments indicate a social update mentioning Mrs Nish’s parents and Elroy Hermestey of Topsham. Names appear as guests at a family gathering or visit, with unclear surrounding details due to incomplete OCR.
Edward Hines of Tops care stayed as a guest of his aunt Mrs Ord Harrington on North Street.
Mr and Mrs Charles J Don will spend the summer at their cottage in Popham Beach. The family leisure stay centers on coastal recreation and quiet seaside living.
Master David McLuer son of Mr and Mrs Keith McLuer Washington street enjoys an outing at the Boy Scout Camp on Panther Pond. Dr and Mrs Milton C Stephenson have returned home after a week at their Damariscotta Lake cottage where their baby son Jeff Northa Mags was noted.
Mr and Mrs Fred Serrot and children Nancy and John along with Fred the third visit Mrs Serrot's mother Mrs Sidney Higgins in State Road Amsterdam NY. Mr and Mrs James Desmoda of Brooklyn NY visit Mrs Desmond's mother Mrs DuH Brockway and her two brothers Joseph T Smith of Russell.
Miss Linda Lette Rayan and Miss Nancy Lette Rayan are guests of Mrs Robinson on Park Street.
Mrs Frankson of Newton Massachusetts has come back to her Boston apartment after a short stay at her High street home. It is understood Mr Harnden and his sister Mrs Smith will travel to Bath for the summer.
Beau travels Sunday to Boston then continues to New York where they will stay a few days as guests at the Waldorf Astoria. They plan to attend the Democratic National Committee meeting in Washington.
Mr and Mrs Roger Blereen of Parksrest were recently with Mr and Mrs Allens of Farmingdale, with whom they …
Miss Jetty Fix, after passing two parents, Mr and Mrs W Fogg of Woolwich, is noted in the latest society update.
Mrs Alonzo G Fisher of Pa street accompanied by daughters Mrs Norman and children Philip Jane and Mrs Harvey Hendit and daughter Linda visited Mrs Clowes and Mr Williams in Vassalboro last week. She also visited friend Mrs Lee Hodgton of Newton Mass summering at a Webber Pond cottage.
Mr and Mrs Edmund Taylor of Plainfield Connecticut have returned home after an unspecified trip. The brief item notes their residence and origin without detailing dates or destinations.
Lieut Edward Given of the U S Air Force and Mrs Given of Park receive a call about their son. Mrs Sarah Given and Mrs Baker of San V4 are referenced in the message as related to the family contact context.
A resident of Actalemy Street, Mrs. Paul Boudreau, underwent surgery at Maine General Hospital. The operation occurred several weeks ago with no further details released.
The pastor Rev Forrest Rey spoke on the four power rites master and addressed the congregation about spiritual strength and discipline in daily life.
Mrs William J Donovan and her sons Harry Thomas and Robert of Mamaroneck New Jersey arrived for a visit with Mrs Donovan's sister Mrs Morin and Dr Harry F Morin at Maine General Hospital in Portland.
Joseph Oliver has returned to his home on W street from the Memorial Hospital where he was a patient for 1 day. He is convalescing satisfactorily.
Ed Morton, employed by the Dopaneuane at the Bath Works, resumes work after several weeks absent while recuperating from a foot injury.
Mr and Mrs Walter of River Head Lane Ian and Robert Rainey along with John Rainey of Scarspor were hosted by Mr and Mrs Wilson Rainey of Phigpeburs during the past week.
Douglas Cleary appears in an office report amid Bath Tron developments. The snippet shows Cleary connected to local operations, with limited context on roles or dates. Further readable details are needed to specify duties or outcomes.
Peter Crooker, son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Crooker of High Washington Street, is mentioned in a weekend notice chain. The fragment references community events, with unclear dates and names due to OCR errors.
A short meeting note records visits with Mrs Plummer in the aust and Mrs Drake on Washington Street, indicating social calling or routine errands. The fragment mentions two women and a street address as context.
Louis H. Young Jr of A/11C in the U S Air Force receives an 18 day furlough. He is stationed at Carswell Air Force Base Fort Worth Texas. Mrs Louis H Young resides at 1 Washington Street.
Harvey Henderson Sr of Portland, formerly from Bath and Woolwich, arrived Thursday evening with his sons after a visit. Mr and Mrs were at Potter's Point.
A garbled passage mentions Mrs John Mullaney and Rev Dr David Le Wiles, noting confinement and medical care. It references an erga farm in mace mn and Iron Works crest, with unclear ties to Bath, and says Mrs Jones took someone to contract with friends.
Vague OCR fragment mentions Katherine Butka registered nurse and Miss Fullerton. Unclear details of event or location. references to Summer, University, Texas, Argine, and music appear broken. No coherent incident or outcome can be established from the readable portions.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at weekly events in Bath including a launching. The readable portions mention Mery ne a Shaw and a city context but lack clear details or dates to confirm a definite event or headline.
A collection of partial phrases outlines a street scene with scattered place names and street markers. Readable portions hint at a residential area with mentions of a street, avenue, and nearby landmarks while other parts remain unreadable.
A brief item notes an event titled Show and also the Summer Yorker taking place at the Hotel New. The notice highlights a social gathering with performances and an afternoon program featuring local talent.
Unclear OCR fragment notes a patient or person named Miss Scale Rush at McLean Hospital Massachusetts returning after an event. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Lione in West Gardiner and several names including Linda, Lan, Linéda, Eeema, Ohiver, Jean. No clear dates or complete context.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and titles with missing context and unclear actions. No clear event, date, or location is readable to form a factual summary.
A brief note reports that Mr and Mrs Everett Tasker have returned to their home after a period away. The item confirms their address and says they are settling back in with family assistance.
Paula Boudreau, daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul Boudreau of her street, left Monday for Phippsburg to pursue schooling. Her parents accompany her and express pride in her move.
A woman and Mrs Ralph Bowers visited Water at a Neck cottage over the weekend. They were joined by Mr Atwood and later returned to Alorance's Virginia home. En route they stopped briefly in Worcester Massachusetts to see friends.
In Bath, England, most businesses returned to normal activity after a three day pause cited as a local rule. Officials said the delay affected late week operations and aimed to curb spread of the illness.
Mr and Mrs Coa and Deborah enjoy a two week cottage retreat at Pleasant Pond in Litchfield. They entertain relatives including Mrs Marr, Mrs McDond, daughters of r, and Mrs Kay of Sorhervillé, Mars during the weekend.
In a short incident near Boothbay Harbor, Mrs. and others faced an abrupt change as a planned event or travel arrangement was disrupted following a fatal or serious occurrence. Authorities reported the impact on local schedules and safety concerns.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Mrs Loren H Jae and a visit, with references to residents, Stanton, and a pretect Riders Gove or Men fm thin elty. No coherent event or outcome can be determined from the readable parts.
Fragmentary text references John St Martin and individuals tied to Monsey and East Braintree Massachusetts with unclear context. The readable bits name a few places and people but no coherent event or action to report.
Miss Sadie Armstrong of Tru fant street is on a weeks vacation. Fete and Metausha, Met ran also taking annual two week vacations.
Sam Levine attends the misses and women’s apparel show at New Palmer merchandise.
Reginale Atwood employed at the Portsmouth yard during the week end. Mr and Mrs John Atwood reside at 1 Winship Street.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a daughter related to El at Phipps Point near Sum ael cottage on Mont me. The readable items are unclear about event or full identities.
Fragmentary report mentions Needham guest Maerbert Worrey and Kendeth Thayet visiting from Union Street Court after a Hartford trip. Russell Grant once of Bath appears with Leek SSM at the Ba iron Works after vacation.
Lieutenant Charles Andre of the U S Army marries Sally Grant Pene in a ceremony noted for their new home. The couple plans a settled life in the country following their wedding.
Fragmentary text mentions Mrs and Mr Goldman and several names such as Mark Goldman, Alan, and Mrs. in unclear context. References to places like Bloxford Crescent street and weekends suggest a community notice or obituary fragment with personal details only.
A partial OCR reads captures a fragment referencing Ba Ba award context with scattered terms like Genoa Canes and names, but details are incomplete and unclear, offering only a hint of a ceremony or prize without coherent facts or structure.
Fragmentary text references Mr and Mrs Paul Patashnik of New See and mentions a living area and a year. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear events, dates, or actions to summarize meaningfully.
Fragmentary notes mention memorials and Washington with palates and a dubious recital of events. The readable bits suggest a memorial context tied to Washington and recent dates.
Fragmentary text references Boston residents and a possible White House connection with individuals including Mrs Milton C and Mr Charles. No coherent event or clear names to confirm a news item.
Readable parts show a fragmented line about a person named True and a possible event or location. Details such as date, place, and context are missing or garbled.
A Bath schools attendee who was a student at Morse High left the area and later moved to San Diego. The note mentions he was a guest of Malcolm Osburg during the transition.
Rev Laterést B Hodgkins preached at Central Church on Sunday evening. Invitations were issued for the wedding of Miss Gaugaves of Bath to Neil Sullivan, son of Mrs. Sullivan. Births and engagements are noted among local residents with details of names and addresses.
Mrs Bailey and guests gather on Washington Street in Harpswell to honor Mrs Eanes di Ham as the hostess footnote reads. The Spring gathering marks a community celebration with a festive summer welcome.
A man named Murray Lievan of White County applies for a patent on a machine to make small dams while cultivating his Contour plowing on his 440 acre farm. The device aimed to prevent soil erosion though the record notes mixed effectiveness.
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